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Period: 1940s
Glass Flush Mounted Fixture
Located in New York, NY
A French circa 1940's octagonal gilt bronze and milk glass flush mounted light fixture with an interior light.
Measurements:
Dia...
Category
American Vintage 1940s Lighting
Materials
Bronze
Set of Bronze Outdoor Lanterns. Sold Individually
Located in New York, NY
A set of eight circa 1940s English bronze outdoor pendant lantern with interior cluster of candelabra lights. Sold individually.
Measurements:
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Category
English Vintage 1940s Lighting
Materials
Bronze
$9,800 / item
Pair of Mirrored Sconces
Located in New York, NY
Pair of French circa 1940's mirrored molded glass sconces.
Measurements:
Height: 9.5"
Width: 5"
Depth: 7"
Category
French Vintage 1940s Lighting
Materials
Glass
$5,800
Swedish Designer, Table Lamp, Green Crackle-Glaze, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A green crackle-glazed earthenware table lamp designed and produced in Sweden, 1940s.
Dimensions of Lamp (inches): 10.25” H x 6.75” Diameter
Dimensions of Shade (inches): 7” Top Di...
Category
Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Lighting
Materials
Brass
Scandinavian Art Deco Table Lamp in Alabaster
Patinated Bronze
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Interesting table light inspired by architectural art deco elements. It features an alabaster shade freely resting on a bronze tri-stand. This light was anonymously made in Scandinav...
Category
Scandinavian Art Deco Vintage 1940s Lighting
Materials
Alabaster, Brass
Art Deco Gold-Tone Metal Torchiere Floor Lamp, 1940
Located in Mexico City, CDMX
We offer this Art Deco Gold-Tone Torchiere Floor Lamp. circa 1940.
Category
Mexican Art Deco Vintage 1940s Lighting
Materials
Metal
Swedish Designer, Floor Lamp, Brass, Wood, Fabric, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
An adjustable three-armed brass, elm, wood veneer and off-white fabric floor lamp designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1940s.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 60.75” x 43.5” W x 32.5” D....
Category
Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Lighting
Materials
Brass
Art Deco Chrome Chandelier with Cream Opaline Shades, Czechoslovakia, 1940s
Located in Praha, CZ
Refined Art Deco chandelier produced in Czechoslovakia in the 1940s, constructed with a chrome-plated metal frame and four softly toned cream opaline glass shades. The elegant circul...
Category
Czech Art Deco Vintage 1940s Lighting
Materials
Metal, Chrome
French Designer, Table Lamp, Glass, Metal, France, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A glass and metal table lamp designed and produced in France, c. 1940s.
Dimensions of Lamp with Shade (inches): 11.0” Height x 8.0” Diameter
Dimensions of Lamp (inches): 7.7"H x 4....
Category
French Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Lighting
Materials
Metal
Einar Bäckström Brass Table Lamp with Leather-Wrapped Stem, Sweden 1940s
Located in Utrecht, NL
This stylish table lamp is a delightfully distinctive model, with immediately recognizable details. According to the Museum of Malmö, Einar Bäckström founded his workshop in 1918 for...
Category
Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Lighting
Materials
Brass
Italian Designer, Adjustable Wall Light, Brass, Lacquered Metal, Italy, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass and green lacquered metal wall light designed and produced in Italy, 1940s.
Configured for hard wire.
Dimensions of back plate (inches) : 8.25 x 1 x 0.37 (H x W x D)
Var...
Category
Italian Vintage 1940s Lighting
Materials
Metal, Brass
Italian Designer, Table Lamps, Brass, Glass, Italy, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of adjustable brass and Murano-glass table lamps designed and produced in Italy, c. 1940s.
The brass base and necks present with light oxidation.
Dimensions of Lamp (inches)...
Category
Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Lighting
Materials
Brass
J.T. Kalmar Chandelier by Josef Frank
Located in Vienna, AT
Large brass frame with six arms fitted with E27 sockets each with silk shades. Designed by Josef Frank in the 1930s for J.T. Kalmar produced in the 1940s.
The chandelier is fully re...
Category
Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Lighting
Materials
Brass
Empire Brass Chandelier Crystal Lustre Ceiling Light Antique Gold
Located in Berlin, DE
Introducing an exquisite Empire Brass Chandelier, adorned with sparkling crystals, and professionally restored with love in Berlin. This timeless piece has been thoughtfully re-wired...
Category
European Empire Vintage 1940s Lighting
Materials
Crystal, Brass, Wire
$9,270 Sale Price / item
40% Off
Paavo Tynell, Chandelier, Brass, Fabric, Finland, 1940s
By Paavo Tynell, Taito
Located in High Point, NC
A brass and white fabric chandelier designed by Paavo Tynell and produced by Taito, Finland, c. 1940s.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 30.0"H x 18.25"W x 18.25"D
Stem Length (inches):...
Category
Finnish Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Lighting
Materials
Brass
Scandinavian Functionalist, Ballerina Pendant Lamp, 1940s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
A Ballerina or spinning top shaped pendant lamp composed of a brass top, black lacquered aluminium shade and a brass supported conical shade in pinstriped glass. It was made in Scand...
Category
Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Lighting
Materials
Brass
Swedish Designer, Floor Lamp, Brass, Wood, Fabric, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A curved brass, wood and fabric floor lamp designed and produced by a Swedish Designer, Sweden, 1940s.
Socket takes standard E-26 medium base bulb.
There is no maximum wattage ...
Category
Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Lighting
Materials
Brass
Midcentury Glass Flush Mounts by Carl Fagerlund, Orrefors, Sweden, 1940s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Pair of crystal glass flush mount ceiling lights by Carl Fagerlund, in thick quality with scalloped edges and a watered look. Brass ceiling cups and decorative details.
Category
Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Lighting
Materials
Brass
Magnificent Tall Vintage Stiffel Bamboo Brass Table Lamp with Custom Shade
By Stiffel
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Impressive tall large table lamp by Stiffel having bamboo inspired columnar brass lamp on 7.5” square base with round feet. Shade is a show stealer that looks hand painted with gold...
Category
American Vintage 1940s Lighting
Materials
Brass
$1,100 Sale Price
24% Off
Art Deco Green Glass Ceiling Lamp, 1940s, Germany
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Art Deco Green Glass Ceiling Lamp, 1940s, Germany
This lamp works with 2x E27 light bulbs.
Measurements:
Height: 50 cm
Shade diameter and heigh...
Category
German Art Deco Vintage 1940s Lighting
Materials
Brass
Pair of Large Middle Eastern Lanterns, Sold Individually
Located in New York, NY
A pair of very large circa 1940's patinated brass Middle Eastern lanterns with colored glass insets and thirteen interior lights. Sold individua...
Category
Moroccan Vintage 1940s Lighting
Materials
Brass
$16,000 / item
An Italian metal and glass art deco chandelier, 1940s
Located in Chiavari, Liguria
A beautiful Art Deco chandelier from the 1940s, crafted in Italy in chrome-plated metal and opaline glass with six lights.
This elegant piece beautifully reflects the spirit of its ...
Category
Italian Art Deco Vintage 1940s Lighting
Materials
Metal
Swedish Designer, Wall Light, Brass, Fabric, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
An adjustable brass and white fabric wall light designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1940s.
Moderate oxidation present throughout fixture. Brand new lampshade.
Overall Dimensions (I...
Category
Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Lighting
Materials
Brass
Swedish Designer, Sconce, Brass, Glass, Sweden, c. 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass and yellow glass with flowers sconce / wall light designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1940s.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 9.12"H x 2.6"W x 3.02"D
Dimensions of back plate (...
Category
Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Lighting
Materials
Brass
Vintage Bronze and Murano Glass Flush mount Circa 1940
s (2 available)
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
1611 A Murano glass cylinder set on a patinated bronze ring. One single light Edison base bulb 60 watt max.
Two available.
Priced individually.
Category
Vintage 1940s Lighting
Materials
Bronze
$850 Sale Price / item
49% Off
Set of 4 Gilt Foliage Sconces, Sold per Pair
Located in New York, NY
A set of 4 circa 1940's Italian gilt sconces with silver leaf fruits.
Sold per pair.
Measurements:
Height: 17.75"
Width: 15"
Depth: 6.5"
Category
Italian Vintage 1940s Lighting
Materials
Metal, Gold Leaf, Silver Leaf
$6,200 / set
White Glass Bubble Flushmount, Italy, circa 1940
By Stilnovo
Located in Vienna, AT
White glass bubble flushmount, Italy, circa 1940
Very elegant ceiling 18.5" fixture. White thick satin glass ceiling light mounted on an enameled white brass base. The condition i...
Category
Italian Art Deco Vintage 1940s Lighting
Materials
Glass
ASEA, Wall Light, Brass, Glass, Sweden, 1940s
By ASEA
Located in High Point, NC
A brass and frosted glass wall light produced by ASEA, Sweden, c. 1940s.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 5.75” H x 24.875” W x 7“ D
Back Plate Dimensions (Inches): 3.375” H x 1.125” W...
Category
Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Lighting
Materials
Brass
Pair of Silver Plated Horse Table Lamps
Located in New York, NY
Pair of circa 1940's English silver-plated lamps depicting horses.
Measurements:
Height of body: 18.5"
Height to shade rest: 26".
Category
English Vintage 1940s Lighting
Materials
Metal
$5,200 / set
Finnish Functionalist Birch
Brass Floor Lamp, 1940s
Located in Karis, Nyland
Elegant Finnish functionalist floor lamp from the 1940s, crafted from birch and brass. The design captures the essence of Nordic modernism — where simplicity, craftsmanship, and prac...
Category
Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Lighting
Materials
Brass
Swedish Designer, Chandelier, Brass, Glass, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass and etched glass chandelier designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1940s.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 31” H x 24.5” Diameter
Dimensions of Canopy: 2“ H x 3.5” Diameter
Stem...
Category
Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Lighting
Materials
Brass
Large Silver Glazed Porcelain Table Lamps
Located in New York, NY
Pair of large circa 1940's Italian silver-glazed porcelain table lamps.
Measurements:
Height of body: 17"
Height to shade rest: 27.5"
Diameter: 15".
Category
Vintage 1940s Lighting
Materials
Porcelain
$5,400 / set
Set of Flush Mounted Fixtures. Sold individually
Located in New York, NY
A set of thirteen circa 1940s Italian neoclassic-style cast bronze flush-mounted light fixtures with frosted glass inset and single interior light. Sold individually.
Measurements...
Category
Italian Vintage 1940s Lighting
Materials
Bronze
$4,800 / item
A Pendant by Harald Notini
Located in Long Island City, NY
A ceiling lamp, designed by Harald Notini, a version of model “11475”, Arvid Böhlmarks Lampfabrik, 1940s.
Glass dome with sandblasted and clear edge decoration. Glass shade height 2...
Category
Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Lighting
Materials
Blown Glass
$15,000
Vintage Black Art Deco Table Lamp, Metal
Chrome, France, 1940
Located in Wiesbaden, DE
Black Art Deco table lamp
This black Art Deco table lamp from France around 1940 features a fascinating design that is typical of the era. The mushroom-shaped shade made of black pai...
Category
Art Deco Vintage 1940s Lighting
Materials
Metal, Chrome
ASEA White Opaline Glass
Brass Pendant, Sweden 1940s
Located in NUEMBRECHT, NRW
This modernist pendant was designed and manufactured in Sweden in the 1940s by ASEA Belysning (Allmänna Svenska Elektriska Aktiebolaget).
The light features a smooth, large opaline...
Category
Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Lighting
Materials
Brass
Large Mid-century 8-Light Wall Lamp, 1940s
Located in Palermo, IT
Large Mid-century 8-light wall lamp, 1940s
Dating back to the 1940s. It is made of wrought iron.
Intact and in good condition.
Found in a noble apartment in my hometown, Palermo.
Category
Italian Vintage 1940s Lighting
Materials
Wrought Iron
Harald Notini, Wall Light, Brass, Rattan, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass and rattan wall light, model 8589, designed by Harald Notini and produced by Arvid Böhlmarks Lampfabrik, Sweden, 1940s.
Overall Dimensions (Inches): 19” H x 15.5” W x 8“ D
...
Category
Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Lighting
Materials
Brass
A Pendant by Paavo Tynell for Taito Oy
By Taito Oy, Paavo Tynell
Located in Long Island City, NY
Custom commissioned lighting pendant designed by Paavo Tynell for Taito, Oy. Finland circa 1940th/50th.
Polished perforated brass with brass leafs decoration. (2) E 27 sockets. Rewi...
Category
Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Lighting
Materials
Brass
Extraordinary Rare Large Size Venetian Lantern in Murano Reticello Glass, 1940s
By Venini
Located in Roma, IT
Extraordinary piece in Murano glass. Hand blown "reticello" glass, typical example of the renowned Venetian glassworks, attribuited to Venini.
Large Dimensions.
Measures: Total heigh...
Category
Vintage 1940s Lighting
Materials
Murano Glass
Giuseppe Ostuni Floor Lamp , 313 Model, for O-Luce, circa 1949, Italy.
Located in Brussels, BE
Rare and beautiful Giuseppe Ostuni floor lamp, 313 model, for O-Luce, circa 1949, Italy.
Brass, wood, new ivory fabric shade.
Rewired, 3 bulbs.
Dimensions: 180 cm H, 50 cm diameter.
...
Category
Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Lighting
Materials
Brass
Art Nouveau-Style Pewter Chandelier
Located in Houston, TX
Art Nouveau-style pewter chandelier with eight arms, circa 1940. Vintage polished pewter French chandelier newly wired for use within the USA with eight candelabra sockets and all UL...
Category
French Art Nouveau Vintage 1940s Lighting
Materials
Pewter
Handmade Burl Wood Table Lamp with Wicker Shade, Finland, 1940s
Located in Karis, Nyland
A Finnish table lamp from the 1940s with a handmade sculptural burl wood base and later wicker shade. The turned and carved form of the base highlights the organic character of the b...
Category
Finnish Folk Art Vintage 1940s Lighting
Materials
Wood, Burl
Nordiska Kompaniet, Pendant Light, Brass, Fabric, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
An adjustable brass and white fabric pendant light produced by Nordiska Kompaniet, Sweden, c. 1940s.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 44.75” H x 20” Diameter (measured as shown)
Dimen...
Category
Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Lighting
Materials
Brass
French Designer, Table Lamp, Brass, France, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass table lamp designed and produced in France, c. 1940s.
Dimensions of Lamp (inches): 10"H x 4.7"W x 4.7"D
Dimensions of Shade (inches): 3" Top Diameter x 8" Bottom Diameter x...
Category
French Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Lighting
Materials
Brass
Bertil Brisborg Two Arm Brass Table Lamp, Nordiska Kompaniet, Sweden, Late 1940s
Located in The Hague, NL
This very rare table lamp was designed by Swedish designer Bertil Brisborg in the late 1940s. Produced by Nordiska Kompaniet, it is marked with the production number 9503 on the unde...
Category
Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Lighting
Materials
Brass
Set of 2 Table Lamp in Rostrato Murano Glass Vase for Barovier
Toso, 1940
Located in Roma, IT
Extraordinary set of 2 table lamps or vase made of mid-century Murano mouth-blown rostral glass.
The lamps are similar but not perfectly the same; the largest is 22 centimeters high ...
Category
European Art Deco Vintage 1940s Lighting
Materials
Murano Glass
Swedish Modern Alabaster Ceiling Pendant with Rope
Brass Details, 1940s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Elegant alabaster pendant light from Sweden, crafted in the 1940s. The substantial, bowl-shaped shade is carved from solid alabaster and features striking natural veining in soft whi...
Category
Swedish Art Deco Vintage 1940s Lighting
Materials
Alabaster
Jacques Adnet Faux-Bamboo Bronze and Brass Floor Lamp, French, circa 1940
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This floor lamp is made of brass. It is imitating faux-bamboo. It is heavy and the quality is really good. This is a model by famous French designer Jacques Adnet, made circa 1940. T...
Category
French Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Lighting
Materials
Brass, Bronze
Danish Designer, Wall Lights, Brass, Wood, Fabric, Denmark, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of brass, wood and white fabric wall lights designed and produced in Denmark, c. 1940s.
Overall Dimensions (Inches): 10” H x 13.5” W x 6.5“ D
Back Plate Dimensions (Inches):...
Category
Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Lighting
Materials
Brass
Italian Designer, Floor Lamp, Brass, Metal, Marble, Italy, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A four-armed brass, marble and red, green, blue and yellow lacquered metal floor lamp designed and produced in Italy, c. 1940s.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 71.1” H x 24.25” W x 11....
Category
Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Lighting
Materials
Metal, Brass
1940
s Grape Design Glass Lantern
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1940's glass lantern with grape design and three interior lights
Category
French French Provincial Vintage 1940s Lighting
Materials
Glass
Art Deco Floor Lamp, c.1940 France
Located in Brussels, BE
Elegant Art Deco floor lamp, circa 1940, France.
Bronze patinated metal, new ivory fabric shade.
Rewired.One E27 bulb of 60W.
Dimensions: 178 cm H, 53 cm diameter.
All purchases are ...
Category
French Art Deco Vintage 1940s Lighting
Materials
Metal
Gertrud Lönegren, Table Lamp, Stoneware, Brass, Fabric, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A white glazed stoneware, brass and beige fabric table lamp designed by Gertrud Lönegren and produced by Rörstrand, Sweden, c. 1940s.
Dimensions of Lamp with Shade (inches): 15.5"H ...
Category
Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Lighting
Materials
Brass
French 1940s Gilt-Metal 6-Light Chandelier with Crystal Pendants
Located in San Francisco, CA
The gilt-metal frame emanating 6-scrolling arms; adorned overall with 3 crystal obelisks and multiple pendants; excellent condition; rewired.
Category
French Art Deco Vintage 1940s Lighting
Materials
Metal
$3,600 Sale Price
20% Off
Gunnar Asplund for ASEA Wall Light in Blown Glass and Metal
By ASEA, Gunnar Asplund
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Gunnar Asplund for ASEA, wall lamp, model '641', blown glass, lacquered metal, Sweden, 1940s
Swedish architect Gunnar Asplund (1885–1940) designed this elegant wall lamp, model 641,...
Category
Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Lighting
Materials
Metal
Stunning Petite Midcentury Pair of light Pink Murano Glass Leaf Sconces
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Incredible Mid-Century Murano Crystal Glass Leaf Wall Sconces with Brass Fixtures
An exceptional pair of Murano glass wall sconces attributed to Barovier
Toso, hand-crafted in...
Category
Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Lighting
Materials
Metal
Pair of Jean Perzel Attributed 1940s Gilt Iron Wall Sconces
Located in Sharon, CT
A pair of very large (27.5 inches high-exclusive of globes) Gilded Cast Iron (21 lbs. each) Wall Sconces. Not signed or otherwise marked.
Category
French Art Deco Vintage 1940s Lighting
Materials
Iron
Jean Prouvé Petit Potence Blue (Bleu Marcoule) Wall Lamp by Vitra
By Vitra, Jean Prouvé
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Industrial and minimalistic wall lamp designed by Jean Prouvé and produced by Vitra. The Potence swiveling wall lamp was designed by Jean Prouvé for the 'Maison Tropique' and is cons...
Category
German Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Lighting
Materials
Steel
Boréns 1940s table lamp model 8451, brass and walnut, Scandinavian modern Sweden
By Boréns Borås
Located in Forserum, SE
A graceful Swedish modernist table lamp, model 8451, produced by the manufacturer Boréns in the 1940s. Crafted from brass, it features a dome-shaped upper shade with perforated dots ...
Category
Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Lighting
Materials
Brass
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